by Gabrielle Nadate
Ten local rappers of Aklan will come face-to-face to opponents from Antique and Iloilo as the rap music community of Region 6 New Generation will present to the public Baeanghayan 2: Quarantine Battles on Nov. 27, at SHOTS Music Lounge in Poblacion, Kalibo, Aklan.
Creating an opportunity and platform for the local rappers of the region the lineup of the participating rappers consists of Batang X, Dizzare, Yalnats, Islaw, Drop D, Bunky, Edrian, Little Sauce, Tazcrime, and Psycho from Aklan; K2 and Peso Sign from Antique; and five from Iloilo: Kaywhite, Deadline, RG, Jabjab, Jankazee, and Vincent.
The event will also feature four Aklanon performers from the Happy Broke Kids, Aklan Beatbox Movement, Numanciaz Family Official, and Kessie G. Nadura, a spoken word artist.
"Baeanghayan" is an Aklanon term that means a place to debate on, highlighting the goal of showcasing local artists skills and talents in a war of words. Baeanghayan 2 follows R6NG’s previous rap competition held in March early this year, ‘Bangahayan.’
Audiences may inquire for tickets through the official facebook account of R6NG, for 30 pesos per head.